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The Alarmist — Comedy
The Alarmist

Who is to blame for history’s greatest tragedies? The Plague. The sinking of The Titanic. The break-up of the Beatles. Writer/Comedian Rebecca Delgado-Smith, along with a special guest, scrutinizes history’s greatest disasters to figure out what went wrong, and most importantly, who’s to blame. This comedy podcast is the perfect remedy to our everyday anxiety! They say history repeats itself, not on The Alarmist’s watch!

Thrillist called The Alarmist one of the best new podcasts of 2019 saying, “It’s hilarious, informative and addictive.”

Maria Claire named The Alarmist one of the best new podcasts of 2020.

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Latest Episodes:

The Aftermath: Astor Place Riot Apr 16, 2020

Show notes

On this week's The Aftermath, Rebecca talks with Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University, James Shapiro, about who he thinks is to blame for the Astor Place Riot. Then, Rebecca is joined by Chris and Amanda for a listener email about the Crucifixion.

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THE ASTOR PLACE RIOT: WHO IS TO BLAME? Apr 14, 2020

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This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for The Astor Place Riot aka The Shakespeare Riot. She is joined by return guest/theatre expert, Jaquelyn Landgraff, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: The Bowery Boys, The Curse of the Scottish Play and Dress Codes.

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The Aftermath: Crucifixion of Jesus Christ Apr 09, 2020

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On this week's Aftermath, hear the extended interview with Dr. Helen Bond (Director of the Centre of Christian Origins at Edinburgh University and author of The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed). Will her expert testimony change Rebecca's verdict? Tune in and find out!

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THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST: WHO IS TO BLAME? Apr 07, 2020

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This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. She is joined by returning guests Matt Hobby and Mary Grill, Fact Checker Chris Smith, Producer Amanda Lund and Guest Expert Dr. Helen Bond (Director of The Centre of Christian Origins at Edinburgh University and author of The Historical Jesus: A Guide for the Perplexed.) On the board this week: Pontius Pilot, Jesus and wild card, Barabbas.

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The Aftermath: Alarmy Mailbag Apr 02, 2020

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This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) responds to The Alarmy's feedback on past verdicts. Joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund.

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GAME OF THRONES FINAL SEASON: WHO IS TO BLAME? Mar 31, 2020

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This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the highly anticipated/highly disappointing final season of HBOs Game of Thrones! She is joined by special guest,\ Matt Gourley, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: The Showrunners, George RR Martin and of course, JJ Abrams?

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The Aftermath: Panic Buying and Listener Emails Mar 26, 2020

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Don't have access to your therapist right now? We got you. The Alarmist talks to Associate Professor at Macquarie University Centre for Emotional Health, Dr. Melissa Norberg about how to mentally prepare for a grocery store visit and staying mentally healthy during self isolation. Then, Rebecca is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund to read listener emails!

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CORONAVIRUS TOILET PAPER PANIC: WHO IS TO BLAME? Mar 24, 2020

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This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the panic buying that led to the GREAT TOILET PAPER SHORTAGE OF 2020. She is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith, Producer Amanda Lund and Guest Expert (Associate Professor at Macquarie University Centre for Emotional Health), Dr. Melissa Norberg. On the board this week: Fear Contagion Effect, Social Media and Trump.

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The Aftermath: Hillsborough Stadium Disaster Mar 19, 2020

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On this week's Aftermath, hear the incredible, heart-wrenching, interview with Phil Scraton (author/criminologist) who was a member of the Hillsborough Independent Panel and author of Hillsborough - The Truth.

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THE HILLSBOROUGH STADIUM CRUSHING: WHO IS TO BLAME? Mar 17, 2020

Show notes

This week, The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith decides who is to blame for the horrendous Hillsborough Stadium Crushing. She is joined by Senior Research Associate in urban planning (University of Toronto), Patrick Adler, Fact Checker Chris Smith, and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: The South Yorkshire Police, Hooliganism, and the Sanctity of Soccer.

End song: You’ll Never Walk Alone Again by Gerry and the Pacemakers

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